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TOPIC: Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb...
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MEA (User)
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some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hi everyone,
I want to comment on what seems to be a common misconception on this site: that forest canopy researchers generally do not know how to climb trees.
For the past 7 years I have been part of a research group working in the coast redwoods of northern California and the mountain ash of southeastern Australia. Every member of our research team is an excellent climber who takes the utmost care not to harm the trees or the forest canopy ecosystem. Our climbing techniques have their origins in both mountaineering and arboriculture, and our techniques evolve as new tools become available. We are safe, careful, and conscientious climbers who explore the trees for the sake of learning about the trees and the life they support.
Respectfully,
MEA
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Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hi there!
I did see one email a while back mentioning some researchers who seemed to be unsafe (I forget who sent it though!) but I can't believe this is a general opinion. After all, you guys do this for a living so you would have to be extremely competent or you wouldn't still be alive! I personally have nothing but admiration for the work you are doing.
Regards,
Michael
p.s. I think I know who you are. Did we meet at Windsor Great Park, England, in June 2005? (drinks by the cricket pavillion after the talk)
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Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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MEA any photos and _link_s to some of your research papers would be very educational for this group of tree enthusiasts!
Many times we only heard about the bad actors and the good ones never get even mentioned here or anywhere for that matter.
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Oldtimer,
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MEA (User)
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Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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Thanks for your reply! For pictures and more info on our research I'll refer you to the following website: www.humboldt.edu/~sillett/Happy climbing... MEA |
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MEA (User)
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Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hi Michael (I hope this response shows up next to your message...),
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, we likely met at Windsor Great Park. It was cool seeing those big old oaks.
All the best,
MEA
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moss (User)
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Re:some canopy scientists do know how to climb... 6 Months, 1 Week ago
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If anyone doubts the quality of the climber's on Dr. Sillett's research team they haven't been paying attention. Across the entire group of people who go up into trees for scientific purposes there's is probably considerable range of skill. The same is true in the rec climbing world and in the work climber world.
-moss
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Last Edit: 02/18/2008 07:21pm By moss.
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